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The 15 Best Old Town Tours in Nice

24 tours  ·  from $29 a head

Vieux Nice is a few hundred metres across and easy to get lost in. The 15 tours below take you through the Cours Saleya, the cathedral square and the lanes up to Castle Hill, with prices and start times.

★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill - Old Nice: narrow lanes, churches, and squares
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★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill

1.★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,318 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $39Our pick

In about 2 hours 15 minutes, an English-speaking local guide leads you from the Fontaine du Soleil through Cours Saleya and Old Nice to Castle Hill. Expect market sights, stories about Nice’s French and Italian influences, a taste of homemade pissaladière, panoramic views, and tips on local places to eat and drink. Guides have included Lara, Soni, Laura, and Alex.

“We had an amazing time on this walking tour with Laura. The pace of the tour was perfect — not too fast, not too slow — and she made sure to look after every participant (group of 9) throughout the entire walk. She spoke to each of us while making eye contact, which made the experience feel very personal and welcoming. Laura was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Nice and shared so many fascinating details that we never would have known on our own. Thanks to her, we were able to appreciate the city on a much deeper level. Highly recommended!”

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Nice Old Town and Castle Hill: Guided Cultural Walking Tour - Finding Your Way Through Le Vieux Nice
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Nice Old Town and Castle Hill: Guided Cultural Walking Tour

2.Nice Old Town and Castle Hill: Guided Cultural Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 790 reviews · 2h 15m · from $30

In 135 minutes, an English-speaking guide leads you from Fontaine du Soleil through Nice’s Old Town, past baroque landmarks and Cours Saleya market, then up Castle Hill for sea views. Guides such as Soni, Lara and Chris have shared local history, personal stories and food tips. Expect narrow lanes, plenty of walking and a short market break.

“Make sure the audio box is in correct order. Or have backups. Excellent job even without the audio box!”

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Nice: Food and Wine Old Town Guided Walking Tour - Market tastings and local food shops
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Nice: Food and Wine Old Town Guided Walking Tour

3.Food and Wine Old Town Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 411 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Walk Old Nice with a local food guide such as Carmela, Aline, or Lara, stopping for regional specialties, market tastings, wine, and local-shop samples. The four-hour route ends with a Niçoise picnic and wine on Castle Hill. Expect plenty to eat, some uphill walking, and a useful introduction to the city’s food traditions.

“Amine was so kind and pleasant. I enjoyed getting to try authentic Nice cuisine. It was also fun to visit the market and some of the local shops. I ended up returning to some of the shops to make purchases. Would definitely recommend!”

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Nice: Old Town Treasures Walking Tour - Baroque churches, the courthouse, and the market
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Nice: Old Town Treasures Walking Tour

4.Old Town Treasures Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 388 reviews · 90 minutes - 3 hours · from $34

Start beside the seafront and follow a local guide through Vieux-Nice’s narrow lanes, Baroque churches, market streets, and lesser-known corners. Hear how Greek, Italian, English, and Russian influences shaped the city, then sample a local specialty. Choose the longer version to add Castle Hill and its rooftop panoramas.

“Carmella was very engaging as a tour guide! Great personality and she really knew her stuff. We learned a lot about Old Town Nice”

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Nice: Old Town & Castle Hill Informative Guided Walking Tour - Cours Saleya brings the market into the walk
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Nice: Old Town & Castle Hill Informative Guided Walking Tour

5.Old Town & Castle Hill Informative Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 248 reviews · 2h 30m · from $33

This 150-minute guided walk links Place Massena, Old Nice, the Cours Saleya flower market and Castle Hill. Guide Nejib leads the route in English, Spanish or French, sharing local history, stories and practical suggestions. Expect cobbled lanes, market sights and smells, a climb toward panoramic views, and a finish on Castle Hill.

“Our guide, Nejib was enthusiastic informative and entertaining. Learned a great deal about the culture and history of Nice. Would recommend this tour to any newcomers to the city”

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Walking tour of Nice, the old town & the Coline du Château - Place Masséna and the Fountain of the Sun
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Walking tour of Nice, the old town & the Coline du Château

6.Walking tour of Nice, the old town & the Coline du Château

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Walk from the Promenade des Anglais through Place Masséna, Cours Saleya, and Old Nice before climbing Castle Hill for views over the Baie des Anges and port. Guide Nejib shares the city’s history, points out local food and sights, and offers practical tips for the rest of your stay.

“Nejib is an excellent guide. He has so much knowledge on the history of Nice, he makes it fun too. It is a must to get this tour on your first day in Nice. Outstanding morning. Learned a lot today.”

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Nice Small-Group Old Town & Castle Hill Cultural Walking Tour with a Local Guide - Garibaldi Square and Nice’s Turin connection
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Nice Small-Group Old Town & Castle Hill Cultural Walking Tour with a Local Guide

7.Nice Small-Group Old Town & Castle Hill Cultural Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $35

Walk from Castel Plage through Castle Hill and Old Nice with a local guide, then finish near Place Saint-François. Expect panoramic views, baroque churches, lively lanes, and stories about Nice’s history and Turin connections. Groups are capped at 15, and guides such as Carmela, Lara, Aline, and Samuel have also shared local food and restaurant tips.

“Hearing all the stories about Nice and its history from our amazing tour guide Carmela. She shared insights you would not read in a book and she made the tour a lot of fun! The 3 hour tour was a good pace and gave us plenty of time for pictures along the way of this beautiful city. I enjoyed taking this tour in the morning, as it was less crowded at the sights we visited in Old Nice. I highly recommend this tour and request Carmela - she is the best! Plus, she has wonderful recommendations for local restaurants.”

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Nice: Old Town Treasures and Castle Hill Walking Tour - Starting beside Castel Plage
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Nice: Old Town Treasures and Castle Hill Walking Tour

8.Old Town Treasures and Castle Hill Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 78 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Walk from Castel Plage through Vieux Nice to Castle Hill with a local guide. Hear how Greek roots, Savoy rule and English and Russian visitors shaped the city, then see baroque landmarks, fort ruins and harbor views. A tasting of one to three local specialties is included. Past guides have included Aline, Laura, Lily, Carmela and Samuel.

“Mr Samuel Mauro is a very knowledgeable guide and really tries to be informative and helpful. The tour with him was both informative and fun. Great tour. We recommend to everyone”

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Antibes: 2 hour walking tour in the old town - Cathedral and Picasso Museum, seen from outside
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Antibes: 2 hour walking tour in the old town

9.2 hour walking tour in the old town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Join local guide Emilie for a two-hour walk through Antibes, starting and ending at Port Vauban. See the Nomade sculpture, medieval lanes, cathedral and Picasso Museum from outside, then explore the Provençal market, Safranier and urban art. The small-group tour also covers local history, artists, craftspeople and practical tips for beaches and restaurants.

“Emilie was an excellent guide with a wealth of knowledge.”

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Nice: Old Town Food Walking Tour - The market is the heart of the walk
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Nice: Old Town Food Walking Tour

10.Old Town Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 69 reviews · 3h 30m · from $141

Walk from Place Masséna into Nice’s Old Town with an English-speaking local guide and visit 8 to 10 food stops. Tastings can include socca, cured meats, cheeses, wine, pastries, chocolate and market produce. Guides have included Yael, Johanna, Heloise and Malvina. The small group is limited to 10 people.

“Loved the tour! I was lucky enough to be on the tour on my own, Heloise was a wonderful guide.”

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2 Hour Walking Tour in the Old Town of Antibes - The old town’s art, cathedral and Picasso Museum exterior
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2 Hour Walking Tour in the Old Town of Antibes

11.2 Hour Walking Tour in the Old Town of Antibes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Join local guide Emilie for a two-hour walk through Antibes, beginning at Port Vauban and continuing into the old town. See Le Nomade, the cathedral and Picasso Museum area, the Provençal market, Safranier’s old lanes and Place Nationale. Expect local history, art, practical restaurant tips and a group of no more than 10.

“We had an amazing time on this walking tour of Antibes with Emilie! We were a large multigenerational group, and the walk was manageable for everyone. Emilie was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many interesting facts and stories that brought the town to life. She communicated with me ahead of time to confirm everything and even checked in when we were running a little late. My family loved the stops on the tour so much that we lingered at a few of them, and Emilie was so kind and flexible. She let us set the pace and never made us feel rushed. After the tour, she continued to be helpful—sharing…”

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Nice: Private Professional Photoshoot in Old Nice - Fontaine du Soleil and the other named backdrops
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Nice: Private Professional Photoshoot in Old Nice

12.Private Professional Photoshoot in Old Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · 30 - 45 minutes

Spend 30 to 45 minutes with a private photographer in Nice, posing at Fontaine du Soleil and, depending on your option, around the Promenade des Anglais and Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate. Choose a photo package, get practical posing help, then receive edited high-resolution images by personal link within 24 to 48 hours.

“This was a very unique and wonderful experience for our first time in Nice !”

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Small-Group Nice Walking Tour of the Old Town with a Local Guide - Place Rossetti and the cathedral
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Small-Group Nice Walking Tour of the Old Town with a Local Guide

13.Small-Group Nice Walking Tour of the Old Town with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Spend about 1 hour 45 minutes walking Vieux Nice with a local guide. The route takes in Cours Saleya’s market, Sainte-Rita church, Place Rossetti, and more, with a local snack included. Guides such as Aline, Lara, Carmela, and Samuel have led tours. Expect a small group of up to 15, with a chance of multilingual commentary.

“Carmela was our guide. She was delightful - well paced walk, clear history and information. She also checked in a few times to confirm the pace, info flow and questions. She was so personably!”

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Amazing Private Walking Tour of Old Nice between Italy and France - Cours Saleya’s flower market gives the walk a local pause
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Amazing Private Walking Tour of Old Nice between Italy and France

14.Amazing Private Walking Tour of Old Nice between Italy and France

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $121

Walk Old Nice with a private English-speaking guide on a two-to-three-hour tour linking Place Massena, the flower market, the cathedral, historic palaces, and Garibaldi Square. French Riviera Tours by Marina provides the guide; the activity is for your group only. Admission fees are included, while snacks are not.

“Excellent your; very educational and enjoyable!! Learned do much about the culture and history of nice in this walk around the city!”

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Nice: Theatrical History Tour - Secrets of the Castle Hill - The walk from the square toward Castle Hill
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Nice: Theatrical History Tour – Secrets of the Castle Hill

15.Theatrical History Tour – Secrets of the Castle Hill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $34

Meet Marie by the statue at Place Garibaldi for a 1.5-hour English-language walking tour through Nice’s history. Actors portray figures including Captain Barbarossa, Louis XIV, Garibaldi, and Scottish Niçois Smollett as you make your way toward Castle Hill. Expect historical reenactments, a moderate amount of walking, and a route that finishes at Castle Hill.

“Beautiful, interesting, funny - a must even for someone who knows about the history of Nice!”

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